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But absolutely sure Ricky is not a major league manager. Awful.

No surprise there. Absolutely horse crap management.

Hey...a Sox pitcher has been spotted in the bullpen.

Slow working pitchers drive me absolutely crazy.

Two hours to get into the bottom of the 5th inning. Lopez has 80 pitches entering the inning. Five innings is his max tonight.

That was hard to watch.

Can't be walking guys and be an effective closer.

2 wins and 12 saves... Colome has a perfect record...I assume that counts for something.

Happ is crap. Does make a nice marketing slogan.

Madrigal will be fine. Won't be surprised if he is next years starting 2 nd baseman.

That same front office found McCann & Colome. Cut RH some slack.

Without doubt...the answer to the question is NEVER.

Herrera is worth nothing as things stand now. It went from good to crapola almost overnight so I do wonder if health is behind it. Behind the scenes I imagine the Sox are looking into it health wise.

I agree with your point. The concern for me is getting an extension so you have certainty he's here for more than one additional year. His current contract ends just when we are taking off. His value will never be higher than it is today so I don't want to give that up and just hope it'll all work out.

Boras has always taken good care of Boras. He gets some clients a lot of money. Others he cost them months of what is already a short career.

It looks to me that Abreu made adjustments in his approach and exchanged average for power numbers.

Weather you wanted Vaughn or not...he's ours now so learn to love it.

I don't think anyone is arguing to throw money away. The thought is see if he would accept a reasonable offer and fans would enjoy a more watchable team. He might come here and like what is being built. If not...oh well.

If they are going to trade either guy...the time is now. I'm not advocating for either action. If you are not extending Abreu then you trade him now. If you extend him...that's great. He has substantial value. Just don't end up empty handed.

Agreed.

That Eaton trade is starting to seem pretty wise on RH's part.

McCann & Anderson deserve the honor but probably lose out to guys better known. I don't really see Abreu, Colome or Gio being overlooked.

IMO the decisions are coming soon (next couple weeks) weather or not to trade Abreu and Colome. If FO doesn't trade either guy they are going to bring up Robert & Cease and make an attempt to compete this year. Maybe just my wishful thinking but no point hanging on to them otherwise. Their trade value will never be higher.

Just the same situation as Moncada & Anderson. Takes a while to get comfy...then look out.

In some ways that's why I want them up sooner than later. No matter how you do it...there is an adjustment period for almost everyone. They come up...take their lumps and work it out. In theory they are working with the best coaches, trainers and facilities. IMO playing against the best help develop their talent faster.